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K31 DTS

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,516 mi
Last recorded151,516 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 DTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 151,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

off and near side chassis been under sealed off and near side sill been under sealed

Fail 1 Jul 2021 151,516 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

off and near side chassis been under sealed off and near side sill been under sealed

Pass 22 Sep 2016 147,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 144,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 141,583 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 134,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 131,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 127,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 121,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 99,139 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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K31 DTS is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 102,193 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K31 DTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K31 DTS registered?

K31 DTS is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is K31 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K31 DTS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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